NHTSA Complaint #10679373 — 2015 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10679373
Vehicle	2015 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	December 5, 2014
Date Filed	January 28, 2015
Mileage	1,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

UPON ACCELERATION MY 2015 FORD EXPLORER XLT HAS EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS WHEN I ACCELERATE WITH THE AC/HEATER IN THE OFF MODE. YOU CAN ALSO SMELL FUMES WITH THE AC/HEATER ON BOTH IN THE RECIRCULATE AND NON REC MODES. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE FORD SHOP TWICE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND A TSB WAS PERFORMED WITH NO IMPROVEMENTS. FORD CRC STATED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE HEAT/AC ALWAYS ON TO PRESSURIZE THE CABIN TO KEEP FUMES FROM COMING IN. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES IF YOU SMELL EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN, DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. FORD HAS NO ANSWER TO THIS ISSUE. *TR

Related Complaints for the 2015 FORD EXPLORER

Other ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Complaints

#11719301 — February 20, 2026 — The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes...

#11694118 — October 17, 2025 — The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that upon placing the gear shifter in park(P) and turning o...

#11616216 — September 24, 2024 — The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the water pump was leaking. The contact added coolant....

#11610136 — August 22, 2024 — See attached document for complaint.

#11603173 — July 18, 2024 — The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine overheated with the check ...

Recent Complaints for the 2015 FORD EXPLORER

#11719301 — STRUCTURE — February 20, 2026 — The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes...

#11718772 — BACK OVER PREVENTION — February 18, 2026 — The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Struc...

#11718772 — STRUCTURE — February 18, 2026 — The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Struc...

#11718474 — BACK OVER PREVENTION — February 17, 2026 — The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Ov...

#11718451 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — February 17, 2026 — There is a recall out for Ford vehicles for the pillars outside of the windshield, mine flew off the windshield while...